Biden asks Congress for $33 billion in aid for Ukraine as war drags on The amount is more than double the $14 billion in support authorized so far to respond to the Russian invasion, a senior administration officials told reporters Thursday. NPR Washington Desk
Why is Seattle dropping 2,000 misdemeanor cases? Last week Seattle city attorney Ann Davison’s office announced that they would decline to prosecute almost 2,000 misdemeanor charges. The office says this is just a portion of the almost 5,000 case backlog left by Davison’s predecessor, Pete Holmes. Libby Denkmann
Grand jury investigating Trump is expected to expire by Friday, sources say A spokeswoman for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg declined to comment, pointing to Bragg's statement from this month that "There is no magic at all to any previously reported dates." Andrea Bernstein
The future of Title 42 The future of the pandemic order Title 42 that gave the government power to quickly expel migrants remains in limbo in the courts. DHS Secretary Mayorkas is testifying on Capitol Hill this week. Joel Rose
Immigration advocates warn of midterm risks for Democrats if Title 42 isn't lifted With voter enthusiasm among Democrats already lagging going into the midterms, immigration advocates say they will dampen it more by not calling for the 2020 public health order to be lifted. Deepa Shivaram
A Civil War-era measure could keep Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off the ballot Liberal activists are hoping to use part of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution to keep Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off the ballot in Georgia. We look at the history of the provision. Ron Elving
Vice President Harris has tested positive for Covid-19 Vice President Harris has tested positive for Covid-19 and has exhibited no symptoms, the White House announced on Tuesday. She's not considered a close contact to President Biden or the first lady. Scott Detrow
As the Russia-Ukraine war drags on, what is the endgame for sanctions? Before Russia invaded Ukraine, the threat of harsh economic sanctions was wielded as a deterrent. But the White House message has evolved. Asma Khalid
Biden says he will grant millions to jobs, housing for formerly incarcerated people Reentry plans should begin as soon as a person is incarcerated and no later than 18 months before a person's sentence is complete, Biden's office said. Ayana Archie
New York judge holds Trump in contempt of court and fines him $10,000 per day A judge has found former President Donald Trump in contempt of court. Trump was ordered to pay $10,000 a day for failure to respond to a subpoena during a probe into the Trump Organization. Andrea Bernstein